Live: Nifty directionless on Christmas eve, slips below 26,150 | Closing Bell
Sensex, Nifty at day's low as selling pressure persists; pharma, IT weigh. Benchmark indices extended losses in late afternoon trade, with the Sensex and Nifty slipping over 0.1 percent amid sustained selling pressure. Weakness in pharma, IT and select FMCG heavyweights continued to drag the market, while gains in autos, healthcare and a few infrastructure stocks offered limited support. Market breadth stayed firmly negative, underscoring a cautious tone as the session progressed.
Buy Adani Port and SEZ; target of Rs 1876: Prabhudas Lilladher
Prabhudas Lilladher is bullish on Adani Port and SEZ has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1876 in its research report dated December 24, 2025.
Newly-listed Groww, Lenskart shares to join BSE LargeCap index: Check details
The latest additions to the index will take effect from January 6.
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | America rewrites the H-1B rulebook. Indians will feel it first
For Moneycontrol's Pro Panorama December 24 edition: A wage-weighted H-1B lottery could reshape the American job pipeline that Indian tech talent has relied on for decades
Bharti and Warburg Pincus announce investment in Haier India, to collectively own 49% stake
The new capital infusion will enhance Haier India’s competitiveness across the entire value chain, the firms said.
How pensioners can submit a digital life certificate from home using a smartphone
A phone-based process that lets you complete your annual life certificate from home, without visiting a bank or pension office.
Trump tariffs on China, India, Cambodia to drive up US Christmas costs
Three Asian suppliers account for over 90% of America’s festive merchandise imports, exposing Christmas shopping to trade shocks
Rate cuts, policy tailwinds, end‑user demand keep real estate sector on a steady footing in 2025
As the sector looks ahead to 2026, industry leaders expect a phase of consolidation and steady growth. Residential demand is likely to remain resilient.
Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality IPO closes with 5x subscription on Day 3, retail portion booked 19x: Check GMP
Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality IPO GMP: The allotments are likely to be finalized by December 29, and the shares are scheduled to be listed on stock exchanges on December 30.
Still running out of money every month? Try the 70/10/10/10 formula
A simple monthly framework that tells your money where to go before it disappears.
Hindustan Copper shares rise 6% to hit 52-week high as copper prices gain on strong US GDP data
Hindustan Copper shares opened 2.5% higher and climbed over 7% percent to hit a fresh high.
Iskcon vs Iskcon: What the SC battle means for group's Bengaluru temple and other trusts with similar structures?
The Iskcon temple facing the property dispute is located in Rajajinagar in Bengaluru. The value of the land could run into hundreds of crores, say real estate experts
Hospitality sector eyes sustained growth in 2026; domestic demand to remain key
Describing 2025 as the year of "renewed optimism", industry players said the momentum is expected to extend into 2026, with growth remaining largely domestic-led, a trend they say is structural rather than cyclical.
Citi sees Indian banks to report modest Q3 profit growth; check key levels for Bank Nifty
Bank Nifty: Citi placed a 90-day positive catalyst watch on HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank, while downgrading Federal Bank to "neutral" after a sharp rally.
Why strong US growth will make it harder for foreign investors to come back to India
Just when Indian markets were hoping for a turnaround in foreign investor sentiment, the US economy has gone and done something inconvenient — it has grown faster than expected
How to save Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh a year without cutting back on daily comforts
Small, low-effort tweaks that quietly free up cash without forcing you to cut back on things you enjoy
Acquisition finance will be the key theme for banks in 2026; banks may explore M&A options
The push comes at a time when India’s M&A deal environment is showing a good amount of deals. Emirates NBD acquiring a 60% stake in RBL Bank, JSW Paints acquiring 75% stake in Akzo Nobel India, Torrent Pharmaceuticals buying JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, and ONGC NTPC Green buying full stake in Ayana Renewable Power Pvt Ltd are examples.
OPINION | Beyond Capital: Why India’s philanthropists must lead with trust
India’s social sector needs more flexible, trust-based funding to build resilient NGOs. Long-term partnerships empower grassroots leadership, driving sustainable, systemic change and impact
BP to sell 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for $6 bn, Castrol India shares rise up to 8%
Total net proceeds will be fully utilised to reduce net debt, said BP
Thinking of mutual funds? Your first questions answered
Mutual funds are like playlists for your cash: mix equity and debt to vibe with your goals. Whether you’re saving for a vacation, a car, or just flexing financial independence, here’s how to start smart.
Sensex settles 300 pts lower from day’s high, Nifty ends below 26,150: 3 key reasons behind market decline
Sensex, Nifty see profit booking in select sectors amid continued selling by foreign institutional investors.
End of season sales explained: How discounts trick you into overspending
End-of-season sales, mega offers and clearance discounts look tempting, but most of them push you to spend more, not save more. In this MC Learn episode, we break down common sale tricks, fake urgency, inflated prices and combo offers, and share simple rules to protect your money and avoid overconsumption.
Tech groups shift $120 billion of AI data centre debt off balance sheets
Creative financing helps insulate Big Tech while binding Wall Street to a future boom or bust
Worst of 2025 likely over for markets; valuations not expensive: Manish Sonthalia
Market expert Manish Sonthalia of Emkay Investment Managers suggests the worst of CY25 is likely past, citing an overdone rupee decline. He forecasts 13-14% earnings growth for FY27, driven by government impetus. He argues that valuations are not expensive.
